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7 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes That Deliver Major Color And Don't Destroy Your Nails

7 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes That Deliver Major Color And Don’t Destroy Your Nails
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 24, 2020

We’ve taken the guesswork out of sourcing a “green” nail polish for your next manicure. Get eco-conscious and consider a non-toxic nail lacquer for decorating your digits.

These polishes are vegan-friendly and free of the harmful ingredients found in conventional formulas such as formaldehyde, a known carcinogen and trigger for Asthma.

Not to mention, they come in a bevy of colors and finishes so there’s something for everyone, even gel-polish devotees.

Keep scrolling to green up your beauty routine with these pretty polishes!

01
Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish

This full coverage nail polish delivers a gloss effect without the use of harmful UV lights and ingredients.

7 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes That Deliver Major Color And Don’t Destroy Your Nails
available at Sephora $20 Buy
02
Mischo Beauty Nail Lacquer

Mischo is an eco-conscious brand that delivers chip-resistant lacquers with a lustrous finish.

7 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes That Deliver Major Color And Don’t Destroy Your Nails
available at Mischo Beauty $17 Buy
03
JINsoon Nail Polish

JINsoon offers a quick-drying formula with brilliant shine color and a bold color payoff.

7 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes That Deliver Major Color And Don’t Destroy Your Nails
available at Nordstrom $18 Buy
04
Zoya Nail Lacquer

Zoya is another long-wear, toxic-free formula that works great on natural nails.

7 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes That Deliver Major Color And Don’t Destroy Your Nails
available at Ulta $9 Buy
05
Pacifica 7-Free Nail Color

This long-wear nail polish stays put and goes on smooth. It also has a 100% vegan applicator.

7 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes That Deliver Major Color And Don’t Destroy Your Nails
available at Ulta $9 Buy
06
Obsessive Cosmetics Nail Polish

A little goes a long way when you apply this densely pigmented nail polish which is also free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene and camphor.

7 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes That Deliver Major Color And Don’t Destroy Your Nails
available at Walmart $7 Buy
07
Smith and Cult Nail Lacquer

Smith and Cult’s highly-pigmented polishes are known for their flawless finish and glossy shine.

7 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes That Deliver Major Color And Don’t Destroy Your Nails
available at Neiman Marcus $18 Buy
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